Queen of Swords (2000) s01e10 Episode Script

1
Oh, great.
It's the last thing you need to emphasize.
Check it out.
Correction, Capitan.
This is the king's pompous ass.
We shall treat him accordingly.
I am Coronale Luis Montoya.
Welcome to California.
You call this a welcome.
As the king's representative, I expected a
somewhat glander reception.
I only wish I had been able to apply.
We are at the Humble Pueblo.
The king may recall my repeated request
for additional funds.
I doubt it.
Well, silly.
Be sure to note the pomp and splendor of
my rival.
What?
I can't at least 40 musicians,
100 dans, 200 peasants, all gathered
joyously, to celebrate your excellence in
the rival than the most respected day.
All right, that's enough.
And this gentleman is?
Send your Edward Wellesley.
One of Europe's premier journalists currently
attached to the Royal Court of Spain.
Here to document the glorious events as
they unfold.
I'm sorry to disappoint
you, Send your Sadly,
there is little glory
here in this new land.
Only hardship.
If the king only realized forever.
All the benevolent king has entrusted me
with any illustrious mission.
In seven days, my ship returns home to
space.
And with me.
In this jar.
Will be the head of the Queen of sorts.
No!
No, leave the Queen!
He's in.
He's in.
He's in my life.
Yes!
Your security lives a great deal to be
desired, call on that.
Well done, jap it on.
Thank you sir.
I'm then it'll take him back to town.
The Queen has many admirers.
Are you planning on locking them all up in
my jail?
Of course not.
This man will hang a dawn.
They hang it in the main square is an
object lesson for all.
Said ambassador.
And it's a lesson that won't soon be
forgotten.
I must confess surprise
that the King has
time to concern himself
with a common thief.
How are we?
Beautiful female banditers,
bases across the country
starting whipping one
hand sword in the other.
No man is safe from her rock.
Yes, yes, we get the picture.
Unfortunately, the Queen of Souls has
become quite a hero to the poor.
Spanish people can't get enough of their
story.
Or yours.
Mind.
How flattering to think that
the chronicler the modest
military commander can
hold a country spell down.
Or indeed, we are all fascinated
how a colony with an entire
garrison at his disposal
cannot capture a single woman.
The King is displeased?
Let's just say he does not tolerate fools
like.
Without your respect, the problem is not
quite so as the soldiers were my thing.
Then I imagine you would welcome any
assistance offered.
Or do I inform our King that you reject
his grand and noble jest?
Of course not.
Our hotel is at your disposal.
I imagine you both must be tired after
such a long and arduous journey.
Tied and thirsty.
Aubrey and the cantina.
Making color is called research.
I've heard the at the enders in the area
are quite beautiful.
Yes, they are.
Unfortunately, they are also occupied by
the Germans.
Who would know that ought to be honored to
serve the agent of their benevolent woman.
Are you?
I can't believe this.
His name is Sanjio.
I hear he works in the area.
I'm Montoya wants to hang on just because
of a few words.
He defended the Queen in front of the
ambassador.
Montoya might be the law.
But he can't kill people for having an
opinion.
This isn't wise.
The ambassador is out for your head.
Marta.
If Sanjio hands were all dead, everyone
will be afraid to speak or even think.
And then what's next?
Montoya tells us how to dress.
What to eat?
No.
Not as long as I'm still breathing.
It's like company.
Whoever it is, get rid of them.
What do you think?
What do you think?
Primitive, but acceptable.
Can I help you, Jennifer?
My bags are in the carriage.
See to them.
Your bags?
The ambassador will be taking up residence
here.
Do you understand?
Here.
Truly an honor for your mistress.
You might get a reformer.
I will select the best bedroom.
If you come back later.
Remember your place, woman.
Marta?
We have guests?
Colonel Montoya, what a pleasant surprise.
Ambassador Ramirez?
Don't you, Maria?
Today's other level.
Ambassador?
What a pleasure to have you in my home.
Forgive my appearance.
The heat.
No apologies, needed Sanjio Rita.
You'll be happy to learn
that the ambassador
has chosen your at
the end of his residence.
The happy's not the word for it,
Colonel.
I'm overjoyed.
How many times have you crossed swords
with her?
You?
She always gets away.
So far, yes.
But you have a garrison of soldiers.
Is she a phantom?
A demon?
Now she's just lucky.
I'm going to wash off gas.
Say she's very beautiful.
beautiful.
Another whip, Slace.
You've got to love the type, right?
Do you think Ambassador Ramirez will be
successful?
Nope.
My spell is party.
Let him have his farm.
In the end, she'll be mine.
You know, this story is going to make you
a hero.
As long as it's not an honest one,
that's fine by me.
She's not going to be joking.
From America to Spain,
Captain Markers of Britain will
never have to pay for another
drink as long as he lives.
No names.
Oh, come on, Captain.
Everybody wants to be famous?
Me.
In fact, I see my name in print.
I will tear your heart out.
You don't strike me as the mother's type.
No, if I didn't know better.
I'd say the handsome captain of the guard
might have something to hide.
Maybe I'd do.
But that's your choice.
Silence is golden.
What does he think he is?
Taking over your bedroom.
Shout-in-others.
Four semesters, Nicaragua, three minutes
in our own home.
Relax, Martha.
Right after I poisoned that arrogant
little toe.
Two drops in his ear while his lips.
Praveen over.
Well, first things first.
Let me deal with Sancho.
Then we'll talk about the ambassador.
You know they'll be expecting you.
Aren't they always?
You're a display on the beach this
morning.
Capturing the traitor.
Very impressive.
Piece of cake.
She'll see me with the Ruiz brothers.
That was fun.
And sight to behold, I'm sure.
Oh, yeah.
Okay, I get this.
There's these three guys.
I'm to the teeth, right?
Guns, knives, swords.
Everything you can think of.
And I like that.
Is one shot.
and epic triumph.
I'd expect nothing less from such a fine
soldier.
Yeah, it's a round town.
That's all.
I could use a man of your considerable
skill.
Yeah?
Yeah, I heard women in Madrid.
Are quite extraordinary.
But my interests are much more immediate.
They call this place the new world for a
reason.
Here, many things are possible.
What do you have in mind?
Well, just off the top of my head.
A masked woman makes a mockery of the
king's army.
A colon heir is recalled in disgrace.
A new commander takes over.
And the gringo, Capitan, becomes a major.
What would you say to that?
I would say along with the king.
And his representative.
Spoken like a true patriot.
Come on, there must be something.
Set, go away.
But I don't understand.
Tough.
Well, you must have known you'd get
caught.
Maybe.
Well, that, you know, the dumbest bastard
this side of Monterey.
The ain't up, you were somewhere.
I know you want the world to know that
you're dying for your queen.
I live to something to tell the world.
Come closer.
Close her, please.
I don't want to cut her here.
Don't look around and
give you another shot.
I suggest that you follow her.
Now, saddle up.
Something I'm using ambassador?
Apply the joke.
The queen has just escaped the prisoner.
I failed to see the human in that.
That is because you only see and
understand the obvious.
Yes.
And it is obvious to me that the queen has
ruined your plan.
On the contrary.
Everything is proceeding accordingly.
As we speak, the queen of soldiers is
racing to her death.
You're in my town now, Ambassador.
I expect to be a prize of everything.
I'm here on the king's business.
I answer to no one but him.
What I remind you that the king is a long
way from out to California.
Are you threatening me?
Even for peace.
There's no reason for us to be enemies.
After all, I've done your favor.
By usurping my power?
Without my backup plan, we would have been
left once again.
With your garrison's abject failure.
Now, at least, I will have the queen's
head.
That does not forget the gratitude of the
king.
Yes.
That is that too.
How are you finding California?
Fuck, dry, dusty, not enough bars.
Not enough women.
I cannot do anything
about the weather, but
I might be able to
address the other issues.
Bribe.
A gift.
And in return.
A little information.
For example.
How is it that the ambassador on the king
has such close friends?
Maybe they're not so close.
Ah, suspense.
The hallmark of the fine way is something.
The government leader is looking restless.
Okay.
Okay.
The rumor has it.
The Ramirez.
It's a poor pun.
He lost his family's fortune.
It's right.
Luckily, his wife's second cousin has the
king's ear and other parts of his anatomy.
But why is Ramirez so interested in the
queen of souls?
A reward.
So he's just a mess in me after all.
Don't be all have a price.
Oh, sure.
They go.
I know, Grisha.
He's bound to double back.
You're shot.
I live.
Five days hard ride to Mexico.
I look for his game.
You get right.
They'll help me.
Friends?
Yeah.
From my village.
It's a good way to get going.
Rusty?
I think fast.
Just how you were from again?
Yeah, Monterey.
My family has a small farm.
A few cows.
Long way from home, aren't ya?
Well, I go where the work is.
And he'll be home in time for Calvin's
season this fall.
I hope so.
Follow me.
In different dress.
With your head done.
You could pass for a noblewoman.
I don't think so.
I'm never long.
Maybe if you wore it like this.
Your excellencies took care of you.
Would you dare refuse me?
I'm very busy.
Many tears to do.
You're a servant.
No more than a piece of furniture.
But today, I choose you to join me in
celebration.
And what are we celebrating?
I have done what no man.
No army in California has been able to.
Really?
I have chewed the queen of swords.
I'll hit her down like a rabbit animal.
And The raptor.
And destroyed her.
Tell me more.
I'm better.
Even now.
Her blood soaks the part of her.
I would rip the mask from her seven head.
Hold it aloft and shout.
The queen is dead.
Hello?
Anyone in here?
Why sleep?
We'll finish this later.
Ambassador.
I'll see to your lunch.
I hope I'm not interrupting anything.
Not at all.
She seemed a little upset.
She's a gypsy.
They're always mad about something.
You know?
I haven't thanked you for saving me.
It's the least I could do for since a
brave farmer.
How much further?
Not far.
We're almost there.
Jess up with there.
Be on those heels.
The path is down there.
Are there any more your friends you want
to introduce me to?
You knew back there.
Didn't you?
Your hands are smooth as babies.
And cows calve in the spring.
Any farmer would know that.
I'll have to remember that.
Who sent you?
I don't think so.
No?
I'm pick it up.
Don't tell.
Gotcha.
Congratulations, Capley Don.
I see you've been successful.
It's doing my job, sir.
You're far too modest.
I know.
Instead, you'll be a reward.
What is this?
It's a prisoner.
But what happened to the Queen of Swords?
Oh, she escaped before we got there.
This guy for you didn't, man.
You eat it.
This man was working for me.
He was.
He was part of my plan.
The best laid plans of my son men are up
to go astray.
As others of ambassadors in series.
The game is far from over.
Did you know about this?
No.
I'm as shocked and dismayed as you.
Yeah, well, you sure cover it,
though.
Sinism far as the brow.
The suspicion increases the eyes.
It is not a flattering look, trust me.
When will you learn?
I only have our best interest at half.
Oh, well, let me see now.
I'm going to pig through the fly by.
Loyal integration.
Loyalty.
It can make a difference between life and
death.
My shoulders killing me.
Like an escape with your life.
Next time, maybe not.
Who says there's going to be a next time?
I mean, if one stopped.
This man isn't going away until the queen
is there.
Great.
So he eats my food, drinks my wine and
plots to kill me.
That's about right.
Even I'm not that hospitable.
How do you defeat the man with the power
of the king?
To find his weakness.
But no one here knows him.
And anyone who does is he might rape 6,000
miles away.
Martha, get me my red dress.
She's in there with them.
You're not drinking.
Oh, it's not wine I wanted, word.
It's your refreshing company.
You don't really believe I think you're
seducing me.
Why don't you?
In this hell hole, I suppose you know.
Fascinating.
Oh, I missed my dread.
People, the parties.
And your stories about the royal courts of
Europe.
I used to devour them.
Really?
If you're when I return, I won't know
anybody or anything.
Please.
Tell me the next.
Or better yet.
Tell me the gossip.
First.
Music.
Scamble.
Tell me about the ambassador.
I really shouldn't say too much.
Of course not.
One must be discreet.
But what I don't understand is why a man
of his breeding would even come here.
If The beer is a successful.
All of California will be his.
Not about Colonel Montoya.
The lawyer will be retaught, Spain.
No.
And it won't go well, family.
He's not liked.
Thought of as an arrogant, overreaching
upstart.
Hmm.
Really?
I've always thought of him as
What is the meaning of this?
Ramirez.
Ramirez.
Since when do you start taking your orders
from Ambassador Ramirez?
She's got a red scappy danggritum.
Never mind.
Excuse me, sir.
Colonel, I'm sure you're very busy.
Yes, I am.
I'd be happy to lend you my maid,
Marta.
Where are you, Peckey?
Peckey.
What are you talking about?
I heard you were returning to Spain.
Well, President, can I have dinner before
you go?
Who says I'm returning to Spain?
The whole town is talking about how the
ambassadors taking over your post.
This is reward for capturing the Queen.
I can assure you, Senorita, that I have no
intention of going anywhere.
What?
Okay, one more try.
It's catch.
It's your sword.
It's creature is unwarried, your skill,
Capitan.
You just have a greater charge.
It's your problem.
Leave us.
See, Colonel.
Okay, so it appears Ambassador Ramirez is
planning my retirement.
It's news to me.
I wonder.
However, something must be done.
I'm not supposed to be.
You know what I mean.
Okay, Ambassador Ramirez?
I'm not a human.
It sounds like treason in me, sir.
No, no, no.
Killing your commanding officer in time of
war is treason.
To be sure.
Oh, the stroke, Capitan.
Maybe you just had a practice.
You need a rest?
Do
not underestimate me.
A dog can only serve one master at a time.
You try serving two.
And this one shall mutar you.
Get the point.
Gather ten presents.
You murder him.
He did nothing.
Precisely.
And it is time those like him did.
What do you mean?
They protect the Queen of Swords.
They conceal her with their silence while
she walks free.
They're only farmers.
Bessens, what do you expect them to do?
They can give their lives.
One at a time.
Every hour until she's horrendous.
Why am I?
Through this one inside as well.
If the Queen has not
surrendered by the time
the last one is dead,
the other ten more.
Now who is the animal?
My God curse you for these.
To me?
It is the Queen of Swords who is the cause
of all these.
And the next step on her head will be
yours.
Ambassador Ramirez.
What can I do for you, Colonel?
There's more case, Ambassador,
of what I can do for you.
I have just learned the nature of your
latest plan.
Really, until it's simplicity isn't it?
I'm amazed you haven't thought of it
before.
You're right.
It never did enter my head to exterminate
the King's loyal subjects.
You must be joking.
So a few peasants die so well.
There is a delicate balance here in this
indelicate land.
As an outsider, I would not expect you to
appreciate that.
What are you talking about?
Whoever rules here must understand the
distance between government and tyranny.
Don't reach to me, Montoya.
If you go through this plan of yours,
you'll ignite a revolution.
The peasants and the dones will not stand
for it.
Come yourself.
I thought grand opera only took place in
the theater.
I warn you, Ambassador.
This flame will burn us both.
I'm sorry you have to serve yourself,
Ambassador.
But unfortunately, I'm without my servant.
We all must make sacrifices for this.
Of course.
True.
And servants are easy enough to find.
Unless, of course, you're planning on
hanging the entire community.
I sincerely hope not.
I've just begun to appreciate the charms
of this backward country.
There might even be a place for a woman of
breathing at my side.
And just what is the ambassador
suggesting?
Senorita Alvarado.
I have taken your bedroom from you.
May I invite you back to it.
They say power is an aphrodisiac.
And a man who demonstrates his strength
through compassion.
It certainly would be of interest.
I'm open to suggestion.
For you, the villagers.
Alas.
Not even your charms are that tempting.
Well, in that case,
have a good night's leave.
Good evening.
You.
I heard you were looking for me.
One of your head.
And you came all the way from Spain to
kill little me?
I'm flattered.
If you would kill an unarmed man,
then the room is about you are true.
Why should I spare man his bears no one?
Because my death one saw of your problem.
You're right.
That you close on.
We're going into town.
It doesn't lock us if the queen of swords
is going to show up.
Senorita.
Would you like the priest?
I would like you to act like a man.
Instead of a panda touch.
A journalist.
I observe and I write.
And how do you sleep?
Some nights are better than others.
Unfortunately, right now, sword is
mightier than the
I'm sure the ambassador would agree with
you.
Throw your weapons down.
Encourage them.
To what she says.
Open the cage.
No!
What have we here?
Welcome to the party, Colonel.
I see your ingenious plan work ambassador.
You have finally met our queen of swords.
Do something, Montoya.
She and I have met, of course,
on several occasions.
Irritating, isn't she?
For pity's sake, do something.
Happy time creation, right on time.
And still be your plan, son.
Good morning, it's full of surprises.
What are you doing?
I was hoping the queen would kill the
ambassador.
Then I was going to shoot her highness.
There by killing two royal birds with one
simple stone.
Tell them to back off her to be your head
because smidger it.
For God's sake, shoot her!
Unfortunately.
I do not have all day.
Get there!
How unfortunate.
It would appear that your pistol is
extremely inaccurate.
I recommend that you have it rebalanced.
It's funny because I can shoot a jack.
I have it at 50 yards of this pistol,
sir.
Are you suggesting that I kill the
ambassador on purpose?
See your words.
My mind.
The sun was in my eyes.
Your pistol is a little warm.
And this was an extremely unfortunate
exile.
See to the body.
Whatever.
Hey!
My days suggested you return to a
mistress.
And prepare the late ambassador's effects
for immediate return to Spain.
You might have to put them in the large
glass jar.
I'm sorry, your journey was such a waste
of time before.
Waste?
No, no, no.
I got a magnificent story.
If you're returning
without the ambassador, I
don't see the queen of
swords hitting that jar.
This will make a much more appealing tale.
How the queen of swords save ten of his
majesty's loyal subjects from certain
death at the hands of a power crazed
ambassador.
But will the story appeals to the king?
Kings, don't read my story.
The people read my stories.
Although I do have one regret that I never
met the queen of swords.
I would like to have interviewed her in
depth.
And I have to be a little creative in that
respect.
Be sure you write about how she saved my
life.
Oh, I will, Marta, and your courage in
standing up to Ramirez and how the queen
of swords fought off ten of Captain
Montoya's best men.
Twenty!
If this story goes well, I might soon
return.
Who knows?
There may be another installment in Edward
Wellesley's tales of the queen of swords.