Chapter 27 The Play Part 2
Act 2
Scene 1
Palace Gardens near Pharaohs Rooms
(Enter Pharaoh and Royal Guards following behind)
Head Royal Bodyguard: My Lord what is troubling you?
Pharaoh: Nothing really, besides my sister thinking she owns the world
Bodyguard 2: Well, if I may speak
Pharaoh: Go ahead
Bodyguard 2: I have a sister also, a few years younger then the Princess and I know what you mean, my sister thinks that everyone bows down to her and that they must serve her. When in reality it is she who must serve, but that is, how she treats the other servants around her
Pharaoh: Your sister, whom does she serve?
Bodyguard 2: Lord Jibade and Lady Nathifa, my lord Pharaoh
Head Royal Bodyguard: Your sister has nothing to do with the Princess Karaka; there is a big difference in status that is for sure
Bodyguard 2: Hey, that is my sister you big blood lusting baboon
Pharaoh: Watch your self my friends. Here we are almost like equals, so respect each other do you hear me
Head Bodyguard and Bodyguard 2: Yes, my Lord
Pharaoh: Now, you there my friend haven't said a word
Bodyguard 3: Sorry, my Lord. I don't have a sister nor younger or older sibling it is just I
Pharaoh: I see, tell me what do you think causes my sister to be like she is
Bodyguard 3: That is hard to say, my Lord, but perhaps your bond with your sister is not so strong. Maybe you need to reconnect with her, spend some time
Pharaoh: Yes, time I do not have. Well thank you I will try and to take your advice. Let us get ready for the feast to night; we are welcoming that Nubian Prince and his guard after all
(Exit Pharaoh and two guards, Head Bodyguard stay behind)
Princess (Come out of hiding from behind pillar, come and cover Head Guard's eyes): Did you miss me
Head Guard: Of course my Lotus flower, I always miss you when I am away from you
Pharaoh (call from behind stage): Guard are you coming?
Head Guard: I will stay here if Pharaoh permits it
Pharaoh: Of course, don't be too long
Princess: Babysitting my brother, must be boring
Head Guard: Not at all, especially when I can see you in the shadows. Are you coming to the feast tonight?
Princess: You will like my outfit; you will be able to see what you are missing
Head Guard (Bending low to kiss princess's exposed shoulder): I cannot wait
(Enter High Priestess and High Priest. Lovers break apart, guard runs behind pillar)
High Priestess: Princess, what a surprise to see you near your brother's rooms. Does this mean you are to be his wife?
Princess: No, High Priestess Kamilah, can't a sister go and visit her dear brother. Is there a crime?
High Priest: It is a crime to be spying on the Pharaoh, not to mention to be 'playing' with a member of the Royal Guard. A woman such as your self should know that it could tarnish your reputation
Princess: That depends on what you define as 'Playing around' and besides me and the Head Guard are very good friends, we grew up together can I not go and say hello to him
High Priestess: She does have a point Kafele, and she is past the age of usual marriage she does deserve some 'playtime' as you like to call it
High Priest: Mark my words young lady; there will be hell to pay if your brother finds out, because I would love to tell him
Princess: I know you would, but them I must be forced to tell him about your mistress, what is it five now, your wife won't be to happy when she finds out
High Priest: You wouldn't dare
Princess: Would I. I almost forgot about the drama in palace life
High Priest: Why you little, she bitch
Princess: I don't think so
High Priestess: Come on Kafele; let us get ready for the feast, you can always tell the Pharaoh there
High Priest (to high priestess): When I get my oily hands on that girl, she will pay; mark my words she will pay
High Priestess (to high priest): Don't worry your words have been marked, or at least I think have
(Exit All)
Act 2
Scene 2
Palace entrance few moments before the feast is to start
(Enter Guard's 1 and 2)
Guard 1: Too bad we have to stay out here and guard the whole night
Guard 2: I agree friend, I wish I were having a lovely girl on my lap right about now, with some warm ale or even better wine
Guard 1: You can just dream about that now, but I do agree about the wine, maybe you can add some sweetened dates to that dream of yours
Guard 2: I'm not so much of a date fan, but I do enjoy bread with honey smothered all over...mmmmmm…I can just feel my mouth water right now
Guard 1: I am surprised you didn't lose all your teeth yet
Guard 2: I'm just sweet that's all
Thief Runihura (speaking to other thieves aside): Okay now you two kill the guards, make sure they don't make a sound, you two come with me we are going to be disguised as nobles and you three are our servants get the plan. We go in take the Princess, knock her out, bind her and blind her and gag her as well. We don't want her to make a sound when she does wake up okay. Now lets get this job done as quickly and as quietly as we came got it
Thieves: Yes we do
Thief Runihura: Okay now get those guards
(Palace Kitchen)
Head Steward (shouting at a servant):All right is everything in place…no, no, no, I said before, the antelope goes after the duck. You don't want the nobles to have full bellies and not have enough room for the duck. You ding bat, now go in the RIGHT order or I will have to feed you to the crocodile
(Enter Head Dancer)
Head Dancer: Is there some bread I can eat before I go out dancing?
Head Steward (Shoving a loaf of bread into dancer's hand): Here you go now get out of the kitchen
Heard Dancer: Wow someone is in a bad mood today, what did not get enough time to prepare the feast
Head Steward: Just get out you silly dancer before you are fed to the crocodiles
Head Dancer (leaning closer): Oh, you would them miss me dancing; I know how you watch me
Head Steward: Get out before I holler for the guards and telling them, you are stealing food
(Enter Basha dressed like Princess and Princess dressed like dancer)
Princess: Okay, Basha just relax, you are playing me do not be up tight and wink at the Head Guard…he likes that
Basha: Are you sure this is a good idea, I mean what if the Pharaoh realizes that I am you. Won't I get in trouble?
Princess: Basha you won't get in trouble and besides if my brother does realize that you are me, he won't say it out loud he will just ask where I am in private that's all and you won't be punished I will more then likely get a lecture but that is all okay, now have fun
(Basha leaves for feast area)
Head Dancer: Are you sure, you can keep up with my girls, your Highness? We do dance fast
Princess: Yes, I can dance thank you very much, just make sure I am in the back. If I am up front then Pharaoh will see me, but if I am in the back, not so much okay
Head Dancer: Like Basha said, I don't want to get in trouble if he does find out
Princess: Do not worry, he will not, and like I said before. My brother will mostly likely have to come to him in private and then ask you where I am. Dear Mother of Osiris you girls worry to much…have some fun once in a while
Head Steward (yelling at the top of his lungs and having a tantrum): GET OUT OF THIS KITCHEN. THERE ARE TOO MANY PEOPLE ALL READY AND YOU TWO ARE JUST TALKING
Princess: Wow what's gotten into him
(Exit Princess and Head Dancer)
Act 2
Scene 3
Banquet Hall
(Trumpets, enter Pharaoh with Royal Guards and Princess, High Priest and Priestess, Palace Magician, Lords, Ladies, and Servants)
Lady Mandisa: So how are you Lady Nathifa, word has it you are with child is that true?
Lady Nathifa: I am not bad, and it is true I am with child; I can hardly wait to be a mother
Lady Mandisa: Well, I am glad that I already had my twins, two boys, and boy let me tell you it was no easy job on delivery those two
Lady Nathifa: I believe you on that, I only hope for one child at a time. We tried so hard for me to get pregnant, but I am glad that I am now with child
Lady Mandisa: I don't blame you, oh there is my brother…Madhad come here my dear brother there is someone I wish to introduce to you
(Enter Madhad)
Madhad: What is it dear sister, who do you wish to introduce to me
Lady Mandisa: Brother, this is my dearest friend and relation, Lady Nathifa she is Lord Jibade's wife and the sister to my husband Lord Nesbek, you must know them both
Madhad: Yes I know both of them, it is a pleasure to meet you my Lady, how do you fair
Lady Nathifa: I am well, and it is an honor to meet you my Lord
Madhad: The same Lady Nathifa, but I must leave you ladies, it look's like Pharaoh needs me
Lady Mandisa: Yes I do agree, and it seems that our husbands want us, Lady Nathifa, let us go to them
(Exit Madhad, Lady Nathifa, and Mandisa. Enter Pharaoh, Royal Guard and High Priest, Prince of Nubia and his Guard)
Pharaoh: How are you enjoying the festivities? Prince
Prince of Nubia: I am enjoying my self your Majesty
Pharaoh: That is good, other wise I would have to send for a woman to please you
Prince of Nubia: That will not be necessary. Even Egypt its self cannot produce a woman that can out shine your dear sister here
Pharaoh: Good, because then other wise I would have that woman added to my treasures
Princess: There is no need dear brother, you do have already the most beautiful women of all of Egypt and surrounding area's already from father's 'private stash' shall we say
Pharaoh: That is correct, but to find a husband for you dearest sister will be most difficult
High Priest: I do not think your Majesty; you sister has taken a liking to one of your guards already
Pharaoh: Oh, my High Priest you do make a good joke, you must be an entertainer then a High Priest for you are as funny as one
High Priest: I see
Prince of Nubia: Quiet the dancers are coming out
(Enter Dancers, Enter Thieves disguised as Nobles)
Thief Runihura: Have you located the Princess?
Thief 1: No we haven't, but we are trying
Thief Runihura: Well try harder, no wait see that dancer
Thief 1: Yes, the one with the silver anklet
Thief Runihura: That is she, the Princess. Find a way to lure her to the shadows
Thief 1: But sir, how do you know that is her, but what about the one over there beside the Pharaoh and the Prince of Nubia
Thief Runihura: That is her servant you idiot, can't you tell. The Princess Karaka is slimmer and has bluer eyes then that body servant of hers. When the dance is over and you see her leave, then go and talk to her. Cuddle her and try to get her to the shadows or better yet out side the Banquet Hall. Then we will pounce her, okay just get it done you donkey's ass
Thief 1: Okay,
Act 3
Scene 1
In the Royal Gardens away from the festivities
(Enter Real Princess dressed as dancer, Thieves behind following her)
Thief 1 (Grabbing Princess from behind): Got you my pretty Lotus flower. Now bind her hands and feet together and gag her while you are at it. Good now get me a blindfold I would not want her to find out the place we are taking her.
Thief 2: Why don't we have some fun with her right here and now. It would be worth it after all this fighting she is doing
Thief 1: No, we cannot touch her, Runihura will not be pleased, he wants her pure, and I mean pure
Thief 2: But that takes all the fun out of it
Thief 1: Just put her on the chariot okay and hold her, will you
Thief 2: Fine have it your way
(Exit all)
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