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Zülfü Livaneli HAREM 1. The Capital of the Ottoman Empire in the middle of the seventeenth century The Ottoman Map (Seventeenth Century) Constantinople 2. (Allahım)My God, none of your servants are without sin. Forgive mine. (bu hakir)Thank you for the blessings you’ve granted me, your poor servant. 3. Africa… (dogdum…)I remember the place of my birth like it was an old dream… (Sadece)Just take the young girls and boys! Dont’t waste time with the others! (Oglum)My son! Leave my son! He’s still so young… (Kes sesini)Shut up! (Annee)Mommy! Mommy! 4. (sallan…)Hurry up! You’re not on vacation!... (Su)Water… (su verin)Give us water… (Su!)Wateeeer…! (ölümle)I met with death so early… (Şu Leşlerı)Get rid of that filth so it doesn’t make the others sick! 5. (yarin Pazara)Before the slave market tomorrow, oil the skin of the girls. Bathe that first one and bring her to me tonight. Send the boys to be castrated… (Bak sana)Look here, doctor. I brought you some black chickens to pluck. (sonra)What I saw later was worse than death…

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Zlf Livaneli

HAREM 1. The Capital of the Ottoman Empire in the middle of the seventeenth centuryThe Ottoman Map (Seventeenth Century)Constantinople

2. (Allahm)My God, none of your servants are without sin. Forgive mine.(bu hakir)Thank you for the blessings youve granted me, your poor servant.

3. Africa(dogdum)I remember the place of my birth like it was an old dream(Sadece)Just take the young girls and boys! Dontt waste time with the others!(Oglum)My son! Leave my son! Hes still so young(Kes sesini)Shut up! (Annee)Mommy! Mommy!

4. (sallan)Hurry up! Youre not on vacation!...(Su)Water(su verin)Give us water(Su!)Wateeeer!(lmle)I met with death so early(u Leler)Get rid of that filth so it doesnt make the others sick!

5. (yarin Pazara)Before the slave market tomorrow, oil the skin of the girls. Bathe that first one and bring her to me tonight. Send the boys to be castrated(Bak sana)Look here, doctor. I brought you some black chickens to pluck.(sonra)What I saw later was worse than death(getir)Bring em on6. (Suna al) Bring that one first.(Ne var)Whats in that pot? Is it some sort of healing potion?(aci biberli) Its hot pepper and water. Its necessary.7. (siki ba)Tie him up tight so he cant move.

Aaaaaaaahhh!

(ne oldu)What happened? Is he dead?(bayildi) He fainted. Hell wake up before the others are finished.

8. (aam) My boss sent his greetings. He said not to let half of them die, like last time. He has an order for castrated boys. That is, customers are already waiting (ulan ben) What! You think I enjoyiing killing them? Theyre half dead by the time they get hereLossing a little blood finishes them off(tamam)Okay, boss, dont get so angryAAAAHHHH! HEEEELP!9. (ben yatma) Im going to bed. Dont leave them alone for a minute. Get them up every two hours and make them walk around. If they start to bleed, call me.(Hekim) Doctor!(galiba) I think these are dead. Im going to take these other two. This one even openned his eyes. Heturned out to be a tough thing, the little brat (ne oldu) What happened?10. (diger) Where are the other two?(onlar) They died, boss. The doctor said to take it easy on them and let them rest, or they wont make the trip to Istanbul.

(gtr)Then take them to lie down. Look here, dont let them die. Stand over them if you have to. Im holding you accountable

(Aln) Here, take this, you filth!

11. Istanbul

(Onu ilk)I never forgot the first day I saw him

(Dnyanin) I thought I was in the center of the world

(deersiz) I thought I was going to be passed around like a piece of worthless trash but(Allah) May God lead you to believe, Sir, the trip was very rough. So much of my property died. But this one turned out to be very strong, I swearjust like you wanted.

12. (yanil) I was wrong.(sen nereye) What are you staring at!

(bana bak) Look here, Merchant! That boy belongs to me nowto the palace...to our master. If your hand touches him again, youll be walking around without it!

13. (kabusla) I guess I had some value in this new life that started as a nightmare(Dnyann)I was in the center of the world, in the palace of the leader of the world

(ve burada) and here life meant education. Study without reprieve

14. ( Allah vergisi) With the quick wits God gave me, I learned everything easily( aferin) Bravo, Suleyman. I hear you are picking up Greek quickly, as well as reading Arabic and Persian. Eh, your penmanship is more more beautiful than mine.

(aman) But teacher, you are too kind.

(Yok) No, no, Its the truth. YOure the best student in the Eunick School . Im going to recommend that you be employed in the Sultans Harem.

(Siz nasil) Whatever you think is best, Sir.

15. (Hayatim) I was taking the first steps toward my new life

(Artik) I was now in the harem of the palace. The home of our master the Sultan

(Zaman) It was as if time passed in a different way it was a world of silence

16. (Sessizliin) Silence and beauty

(ama) But there was turbulence in the empireLong live the Sultan! Long live the Sultan!

17. (Yeni) Our new master, the Sultan was very young. But his mother would always be by his side

(bu gece) Take care of this business tonight! Tonight (Ferman) Your word is my command. Have no fear.

(aa) Aga, put a pair of eyes on Kizilca Pasha. Make sure they watch him carefully. I want to know where he is and what hes doing every moment. 18. (Ne kadar) I didnt realize at the time what an important job Id been given

(Akam) Aren t you coming to supper, Suleyman? You didnt come to prayer either.(Sonra) Later, later

19. (Hey) Hey, Suleyman aga, whats up?(Destur) Watch out, Aga! What are you doing? (birakin) Let me go! I have to see the Queen MotherLet me go!(bu) Not now, its impossible20. (Ne oluyor) Whats happening here? What do you want Aga?

Forgive me, Queen Mother.You told me to follow Kizilca Pasha. I never let him out of my sight the whole day. A little while ago I saw him say something to some gypsy assassins,who then went off in a hurry.

(Gittiler) They left! Which direction did they go, Aga, tell me!

(u) They went this way, to the princes rooms

21. (Kend) I was afraid of the words that came out of my own mouth(abuk) Hurry, come with me!

Dont! Dont you believe in God? The wickedness What do you want from these children?

Shut up and give him to me

22. (vermem) I wont give him to youtake my life but spare his.Your wish is my command, my lovely

Aaahhh!

Its your turn, my prince. Dont be afraid, we finish our task as quickly as possible

23. (Destur) Halt!(Hnkarmn) It was an order from the Sultan, my lady.

24. (Sen) Were you the one who strangled my children? (Ama) But It was ordered by the masterthe SultanI

(Sen) Was it you who strangled my children?

(Sultanim) Queen Mother, pleaseI was just following orders

(Destur) Halt! Our master, the Sultan!

25. (Hayirdir)Whats wrong, my lady? Are you interferring with my orders?(Karde)Do your brothers have to die, son?

(Ben) I gave an order, so it must be obeyed. Hasnt this always been the way with the Ottomans?

(Elbette) Of course it is your right to give this command, son. But you dont have to bloody your hands with the lives of your brothers. Let this one live. You know hes not even in line for the succession.

26. (peki) Okay, this time. But keep him out of my sight. That man was just obeying my orders. You cant punish the servant obeying my commands. (peki) So, are you the one that took the life of my concubine?(ama) ButI

(Benim) Who gave you orders to kill my concubine? Off with his head!

(Aman)But, Queen Mother

27. (Suleyman)Suleyman Aga , the Queen Mother wants to see you. (Gel) Come in , Aga.

(Senin) What is your name?

(Suleyman) Suleyman, your servant.

28. (bak) Listen Suleyman Aga, you saved one of my sons. This is not near enough to repay you for this deed, but I want you to know how grateful I am.

(Allah) Long life to you, Queen Mother.

( Bak) Now, I need something else from you, Suleyman.

(Emir) Your wish is my command.

(Bizim olan..) We have to keep this child out of his brothers sight. Ive placed him in a pavilion. He needs to stay inside as much as possible. I am putting you in charge of his care. I want no one to enter without my knowledge. The poor child is terrified

(Bastn) As you wish, Queen Mother.

29. (Bylece)That was the beginning of the small princes confinement and the days of my guardianship.

(ehzadem) Prince, Ive brought your supper

(yalniz) Are you alone? Has anyone followed you?

(Yalnzm) Im alone, my prince, dont worry.

(Dn) I heard footsteps in front of my door last night. I couldnt sleep for fear they were assassins. Did you hear anything outside? What are they saying? Did my brother say anything about me?

30. (korku) I saw what living in fear can do to a person (Kim) Who are they? Did they comefor my head? Make them leave. I dont want them here.(olur) Thats not posible, prince. Theyve come to change the bed sheets. Dont concern yourself. Theyll be gone in no time(Bu) About that time, a wave of fear was washing over the whole country(Ben)! Arent you ashamed of yawning when Im talking pasha? Since youre so sleepy, I think Ill grant you eternal sleep. Off with his head!31. (Istanbul) A fire broke out in Istanbul

(yillarca) the whole empire burned for several years(Nihayet) The fire is finally out, my master, but the damage is severe. The people believe that this fire was Gods curse.

( Hakkn ) A curse? Then from here on Im outlawing tabacco and alcohol. Thatll be two sins the people are kept from. Also, make it forbidden to walk the streets after dark without a latern. What business does an honest man have on the streets after dark anyway?

32. (byle) Thats how the years of days and nights of fear began

(dur) Hey! Where do you think youre going?(sen) Dont you know about the decree?(ah) But, Pasha our son is sick, burning with fever. I was going to the doctor for medicine, just right here, next door.

(Yapmayin) Dont, have pity! For Gods sake, Im going for medicineaahhh!

(Bir) Another sitting headpoor man

33. (Suleyman) So, tell me, Suleyman. How is my son? Does he still live in fear?(Saglg) Thank God he has his health, but hes still very nervous.

(neyse) Oh well, with Gods help it will pass. I actually bid you come for another reason.

(Biliyorsun) You know Im pleased with you. You saved my son and now protect him.

(emredin) Just command me, Queen Mother. (vazi) Your wish is my command.(Hah) Thats just itYour duty my become heavier. Are you ready?

(Elimin) With all the strength of my hand and wisdom of my brain, I am yours to command, Queen Mother.

34. (Bu Kon) I learned the meaning of this conversation the next day

(Aam) Eunick, you are summoned to the stateroom.

((Hayir) God-willing, theres nothing wrong. Heaven help us

(lme) I thought I was walking to my deathmy mind confused with what prayers were most appropriate

35. (Suleyman) Suleyman Aga(Senin) Ive been hearing things about you(Emredin) Your wish is my command, my Sultan.

(zel) Particularly the things the Queen Mother says. You are the most clever and hard working eunick in the harem, is that so?(ltifat) Im gifted with flattery, my Sultan. (Gre) Well see if theyve exaggerated your talents or if its trueYou are now Head Eunick in charge of the harem. Its serious business to be in charge of my harem. Theres no room for error. Lets see how good you really are36. (Hayatmn) It was the chance of a lifetime

(biraz) I soon saw the dangers involved.

(artik) I was the Head Eunick of the Sultans harem

(doduu) I, whod forgotten the name of the land of his birth

37. (kck) a little eunick who came to the palace as a slave

(padi)I was the official guardian of my master the Sultans harem.

(En mahrem) Privy to the most private

(ah, bu) Oh, the girlsprisoners behind high walls, young birds that never grew up

38. (yed) The most beautiful girls from every corner of the worldall my responsibility(bu) This Austrian girl is fifteen years old and very healthy

(ou) Though their playfulness often caressed my spirit

(ou) feeling my power over them gave me more pleasure.

39. (kim) No matter what anyone says, this is what it is to be in commanda Eunicks command.(ne olur) Please forgive me, my masterI didnt do it on purpose((ancak) Then one morning, something happened no one expected.(aam) Master, hurry!(Valide) The Queen Mother wants you right away.(ne) What happened?40. (Sultan) Queen Mother, you called?(Siz) Out with youeveryone out!(Dinle) Listen to me AgaWhat I have to say to you is very important. (kulam) My ears are all yours.(Padiah) My son, the Sultan, met his maker last night.(Aman) Oh my God! The Sultanhow?41. (Nasl)Dont worry about how. His days on earth were finished. What matters is what happens now. You know, the throne cant remain empty. I have no grandchildren yet, so my young son will take it.(Allah) May God preserve him.(ben) In order to make sure this happens, I took action early this morning. The Ottoman Empire cannot remain without its Sultan. But my son wont open the door for the pashas who went to get him. Hes afraid they intend to assasinate him.(Dinle) Listen to me, Aga. My son must be convinced and take the throne as soon as possible. If this situation continues, we will be unable to prevent gossip that he is not in his right mind. Convincing him must fall to you. He will believe you.

42. (ehzadem) My prince, its me Suleyman. Open the door. I have news for you.(Yalnz) Are you alone, Suleyman? Theyve been trying to get in since early this morning.(kimse) Im alone. Open

(Cellat) Theres no assassin, Prince, dont worry. I have news for you.(ne) What news?

43. (Padi) Unfortunately, your brother the Sultan died last night. The Ottoman throne is yours. Im here to take you to the ceremony that will make you Sultan.

(yalan) Lies ! Youre here to take me to be strangled! Youre lying to make me leave this place! Get out! This morning they told me the same lies...

(vallahi) I swear my words are true, my prince. The Queen Mother has sent me.

(Yalan)Lies! Why should my brother dieHes young and healthy. May he have long life.

44. (takdir-) Its Gods will. Come to the garden with me and youlll see the thone thats being prepared for the ceremony.

(Buyrun) Here, take this sword. If I lie you can have my life.

(Bana) Show me my brothers body!

45. (glum) My sonWhat are you doing?

(Sen) Stay out of ituncover his face, I want to see it. (Ah) Oh, my brother

(Padi) Long live the Sultan!Long live the Sultan!

46. (ben) So Im really sultan now? (Oldunuz) You are.May God give you long life.

(Hmmmm) HmmmmWhich one of you should I have strangled first?

(Iste) So the young man who had lived in fear for years, who had waited with his ear at the door was Sultan of the vast Empire

(Ama) But living in fear for so many years changes a person.

(Sana) I have nothing against you, Pasha. Let it be understood, I just want to watch you die.

47. (Genc)Now the death the young sultan had waited for years for

(imdi) was visited on others just for his pleasure.

(aferin) BravoI enjoyed your performance

(Acaba) I wonder what your last breath will be like?48. (Demek) So thats what it isvery effective.

(Bu arada) About that time the Queen Mother again wanted me to do something.

(Bak) Listen Aga, you know my last son had no offspring.

(maalesef) Unfortunately, Queen Mother.

(Bu) This time we need to act quickly.

(senin) You understand , this job falls to you.

(Baim) A job I place before all others, my queen.

49. (Kutlu) A big part of insuring the continuance of the celebrated dynasty fell to me.(Akama) Make her ready for tonight...

50. (ama) But something went wrong(Kimseyi) I told you I dont want anyone. Im sleepy!(ne) Sadly, our Sultan wasnt interested in any of our beauties(Beni) Leave me alone, Im busy51. (Bu en) Our last amulet didnt do any good? (maalesef) Unfortunately. The girl I sent last night waited all night at the foot of his bed.The Sultan never touched her.

(Bu durum) The girls in the harem talked amongst themselves.

(Ne) What are you talking about?(Hi) Nothing important. We were discussing the new charcoal the jewish woman brought for us to put around our eyes.

52. (Bu kzlar) But I knew those girls like the palm of my handI knew they were lying and what they were thinking (ama) There was one amongst them named Safiye(ilk) At first I didnt pay her much attention.(aam) Aga, the two older sisters of this Circassian girl had five sons a piece. Its in the family. You know I never lie.53. (nce) Like the others, she was very sad when she got here.(Al) When she got used to her new environment, she started to wait to be sent to the Sultan(Hep) And waited(Ama) But every long wait is not met with disappointment.54. (kz..)When embers are stirred flames will leap (ama) But this is the harem(Klang!) CRASH!(ve burada) And nothing happens here without me finding out(nce) I thought it was a mouse. But then I looked in the door to the storeroom55. (Aksam) Tonight, after supper, tell Safiye to come to me.

(Beni)You called for me, Aga.

(Siz) The rest of you, leave

(Safiye) Do you know how much water is carried to our kitchens everyday?

56. (Su mu) Water? I dont knowI know it comes in huge containers in wagons everyday, but I never counted them

(peki) Okay, how much fire do you think that water can extinguish?

(Ates) Fire, sir?

(Ates) Yes, firefor example, the fire inside a persons body

(Avu) I love the way they flutter in the palm of my hand.

(yoksa) Or should I ask one of the watercarriers?

(Aam) Aga, sir, Im

57. (ama) But theres enough water to put out all fire, right outside of this window, Safiye! The waters of the Bosphorus is enough to putout all such fire, forever, do you understand that?

(Aam) Aga, let me be the slave of your servantsdont kill meI was foolish. I listened to the wicked one. Ill do whatever you ask. I beg of youplease dont throw me into the sea.

(ne)Whatever I want?

(ne) Whatever you want

58. (ama) But Aga.

(Hadm) Its thought that castrated men have no feelings of desire. They dont know how mistaken they are

(tpk) They have no idea what a eunick can do

(aahhh) AAAHHHAGAAAAOOOHHH!

59. (Aam) But, sir, if someone sees( Akama) Come to my room tonightuntil then, keep your ears open. I want to know what the girls talk aboutDont forget, after supperSo I had another faithful pair of eyes and ears in the harem.60. (ona) After the pleasure we shared, I knew she would never forsake me, but always be my extra eyes and ears

(Benim) My pleasure had just begun, but my masters problem continued.

(Ama) What was it they said? Nothing lasts forever.

(sen) You! You come here!

61. (gir) Get inside!

(Aahh) Oh master, stopAayyy! My master

(Haaa) Whats going on?

62. (Suleyman) Suleyman Eunick, Im sorry to wake you, but somethings happened to the sultan. You need to come(Hayr...)God protect usWhat is it? Is he sick?(Yok) Its nothing like that it would be best if you come look(hah)Oh, are you here Aga? Bring me another girl.(Anlamadim) I dont understand, a girl? Another girl?(Sen) Are you in charge of the harem or not? I want you to bring me a girl from the harem. What is it that you dont understand?63. (derhal) Right away, my sultan.

(nerede) Where have you been, Aga? Its almost morning.

(Aaahhh) AaahhhOoohhh!

64. (Suleyman) Suleyman Aga! (Sen) You wait here

(aahh) Aaahhhooohhh!

(Suleyman) Suleyman! Who is that beside you?

65. )Ite)Thats how everything changed overnight.

(Bunca)All his years of silence were broken in one night, in a very noisy manner

(Aaahhh) Aaahhhooohhh!

66. (Hunkar)Our Sultan will not be attending the meeting. Hes busy with other things. He sent word for you not to wait.

(Aaahhh) Aaahhhooohhh!

(bu) How many meetings have been canceled in this way, Pasha?

(Haremin) The atmosphere in the harem began to change

67. (goruntusu) and the look of it(Tam) Just as we were geting used to the situation(Ben) You called, my Sultan.(hah) Come Suleyman, comeTheres something I want from you(Emir)Consider it done, my master.(bu) The girls in the harem are sowell, soboney. Theyre all so skinny and boney looking. Find me a rounder, more rotund woman.(Siz) As you wish, my Sultan.68. (benim) So I began another search

(Ama) But it wasnt easy

(Boyle) Not like that. Fatter, fleshier

(daha) More! I want her fatterBring me the fattest woman in the empire!

69. (bu) Could anything in the land be more important than the Sultans wishes?

(Hunkarim) My Sultan, as you commanded

70. (Guzel) Beautiful, very lovelyThe rest of you, get out( artik) So night after night our Sultan lay happily in the massive folds of that womans body(haremdek) The strange storm within the harem ended as quickly as it began.71. (yeniden) Some of the girls even tried to get fat, so theyd once again havea chance of giving birth to a prince.

(ama) But there was only one place theSultan was happy

(Bu) This isnt good Aga, not good at all. A giantess of a woman is here and lodged herself in the center of this palace. The Sultan has eyes for no one else. The soldiers and public officials have all begun to talk. Im afraid a bad wind is coming, Aga, very bad

72. (Koskoca) Of course, our Queen Mother, mother of two sultans, wasnt mistaken(bir) One day the form that evil would take took shape(Haydi) Hurry, you go Safiye. Come again tonight.(angir) CRASH!

73. (tovbe) Forgive me, forgive me Godwhere is it?

(En) My most precious treasure disappeared before my eyes.

(Buyur) As you ordered, my masterThe stalk of a newly castrated boy...

(bir) For years I never took it off. We never know when God might call us to his side

(ve) And everyone know s bodies missing any part God gave us, are not allowed in heaven.

74. (ana) But one day I lost it again. No mater how I searched for it, I couldnt find it(En) I had to find a new one as soon as possible. (Kleciye) Get word to the slave driver. He must come to the palace and see me at once.(ama) But what was going to happen cant be stopped(bre) You men of no conscience! Let me go! I order you!75. Ill have your heads for this! I swear, Ill have your heads.

(buras) This is my palace. Has none of you, whove eaten my bread, a conscience?

(Paa) Pasha, pasha, Ill have your life! Ill have you all impaled!

76. The daydream of that day seemed more like a nightmare(Hepinizi) Ill have your skin! All of you!(Neler) I didnt understand what was going on. I started running with no idea where I was going.(aam) Aga, whats happening?(Hnk) Where is our Sultan?77. (bilmiyorum) I donTt know. Leave me. Everyone to her room and dont come out

(Neler) There was only one way to find out the truth

(Sultan) My queen mother the way theyre treating the Sultan is breaking my heart.

78. (Bak) Listen AgaUntil today the foundation of the Ottoman Empire has risen on the severed heads of those who lived outside of religious law. May God treat my son the Sultan in whatever way he sees fit.

(En) One of my greatest talents was to feel which way the wind blew.

(Hakk) You have right on your side, Queen Mother. Whatever happens will be for the best.

79. (Etrafta) Dont let unrest spread throughout the palace, Aga. TheJanissaries and the people want to overthrow the government. The Prime Minister has fled. The troops will tear him to bits when they find him. The infidels are at the mouth of the Strait of Dardanelles.

(Devlet) The rule of the Ottoman Empire is going through troubled times. The property, honor and life of my son are safe. Dont let doubt enter your heart. Calm the people of the palace. You are once again in charge of making sure my son, the Sultan, gets his meals regularly. My eyes will be on you

( Emriniz) You wish is my command.

80. (Dmemek) It was all I could do to keep from falling downSo, the Queen Mother was behind everything(Aam) Aga(Safiye) Safiye, is it you? You scared me, girl(Aam) Aga, Ive heard terrible things81. (Ne gibi) Like what?(Dedi) I heard the girls gossiping. They say it was the Queen Mother behind the Sultans arrest.(Ah,gzelim) Ah my pretty, dont askUnfortunately, its not gossip, but the truth. May God protect our last days on this earth.(bu) This new situation affected some more than others(Sultanim) Queen MotherIm honored82. (Demek) So , your superiority rests on obesity (Bu) Today you will bring this woman food, all day, without stop. She will eat constantly. If she stops you will force her. If you have to, you will shove it down her throat. If she stops, if she rests, cut off her head ((ama) But, Queen MotherI

83. (Ben) I didnt see her with my own eyes, but they say she barely made it until the morning of the third day(su) watera little water(Benim) My days became more difficult(bana) Gve it to me. You go back to the kitchen84. (Efendim) Sir, its I. SuleymanIve brought food.

(Sen) Is it you, Aga.

(Benim) Its me master, your servant Suleyman.

(Neler) Whats happening, Aga? Why am I ahere? Who betrayed me in this way, I want to know?

(Efendim) Sir, dont concern yourself. Ive spoken to your mother. Shes working night and day for your good.

85. (Validem)The Queen Motherdoes she know what a state Im in?(Evet)Yes, master, shes the one who ordered me to see after you food (ste) It was then that he understood the situation completely((Hndar) My masteris something wrong?...Master?

(Git) Go, Aga,goleave me alone

(Ayni) He began to see the same dream again, or the same nightmare

(Halk) The say the civil unrest has started to die back. The soldiers are beginning to see the evil of their ways. We are almost over the worst of it, with Gods help, my master

86. (yine) once again, a prisoner in the palace

(Valideniz) I talked to the Queen Mother again today. All her prayers are with you. Shes working to get you out very soon

(yine) once again Im bringing him news and nourishment.

(BBgn) Today the ministers brought miraculous news.

87. (Ve) And this time there was no unnecessary wait

(Bismi) Blessings, my Sultan

(Iste) Now, we had a new Sultan

(Saltanat) The Sultanate has fallen to your son, my master

88. (Efendimiz) Sr, what is it?

(Ve) And that horrible idea came to my mind. I told my master what my thoughts of the day before had been.

(Hnkar) Master, I know another way to get your throne back

(Ne?) What? What are you talking about?

89. (Dn) I thought about it all last night until morning. I have an idea(Laf) Quit wasting words and tell me what you have in mind (Efendim) Sir, except you and your sons, there is no one else of Ottoman blood alive. If your sonsthat is, if you are the only one alive(O sessiz) His silence seemed to last a whole day90. (p) Kiss my hand!

(Hunkarim) Master?

( p) Kiss my hand, you dog!

(Aahh) Aahhh..sir

(Bak) Listen to me, Aga!

91. (Sen) Are you telling me to kill my own sons? You think it would be so easy for me , dont you? I, who have taken the lives of so many, what would the lives of three, four, five smalll children mean?(sen) Have you ever seen a young child strangled to death, Aga? How their small feet thrash around in the air? How their young eyes that dont even know whats happening, bulge out of their tiny faces.

(taht)People cant sacrifice their own children, even for a throne, AgaI know now theres no way to save me. Im finished with this life anyway92. (Ve) And then he did something that Ive been thinking about until this morning(sana) I beg of you, Aga. Dont let anything happen to my children(Beni) Do you hear me, Aga? Dont dare(ben) Oh God, what have I said? How could I ever suggest such a thing?93. (Akam) Wont you have supper, Aga?(Allah) God, you have no servants without sin. Please forgive me mine.94. (aam) AgaAga?Agahurry, comethe hachetmen are knocking down the wall to where our master is held captiveI think he is being rescued(Herkes) Everyone is gathered there. Pashas, ministersonly the Queen Mother is not there95. (Aam) Aga, aga! Wait(Ama) But but, sirI cant do itHeaven forbid, I cant96. (Gster) Lets see your best, boy

97.(o deli) He wasnt insaneHe was my mastermy master98.(padi) Long live our Sultan! (padi) Long live our Sultan! (padi) Long live our Sultan!99. (Allah) May God grant you long life, my master. (Oh) He is my masterthe successor