Act Two
(In town)
Woman #1:
Ralon, where is your daughter? The Matchmaker is not a patient woman.
Ralon:
Of all the days to be late! I should have prayed to the ancestors for luck.
Granny Impa:
How lucky can they be? They're dead. Besides, I've got all the luck we'll need.
(Holds up a wicker cage with a tiny Yoshi inside.)
(To Yoshi) This is your chance to prove yourself.
(She closes her eyes and steps off the sidewalk.)
Ralon:
Grandma Impa! No!
[Impa walks across the street; vehicles crash, but she emerges unharmed.]
Impa:
Yup! This Yoshi's a lucky one!
[Ralon sighs. Malon comes riding up on Epona, and hops off.]
Malon:
I'm here!
(Looks at her mother)
What? But, Mama, I had to--
Ralon:
None of your excuses. Now, let's get you cleaned up.
**Begin Song: "Honor to us all"**
Woman #1:
This is what you give me to work with?
Well, honey, I've seen worse.
We're going to turn this cow's ear
Into a silk purse.
Malon:
(In bath)
It's freezing!
Ralon:
It would've been warm, if you were here on time.
Woman #1:
We'll have you, washed and dried
Primped and polished till you glow with pride
Just my recipe for instant bride
You'll bring honor to us all.
Ralon:
(Finding writing on Malon's arm.)
Malon, what's this?
Malon:
Uh ... notes ... in case I forget something.
Granny Impa:
Hold this.
(Hands Yoshi in cage to Ralon)
We're going to need more luck than I thought.
Woman #2:
Wait and see, when we're through
Woman #3:
Boys will gladly go to war for you
Woman #2:
With good fortune
Woman #3:
And a great hairdo
Both:
You'll bring honor to us all.
A girl can bring her family
Great honor in one way
By striking a good match
And this might be the day
Woman #4:
Men want girls with good taste
Woman #5:
Calm
Ralon:
Obedient
Woman #5:
Who work fast-paced
Ralon:
With good breeding
Woman #5:
And a tiny waist
All:
You'll bring honor to us all.
We all must serve King Toad
Who guards us from the Gerudo
A man by bearing weapons
A girl by bearing sons
Woman #6:
When we're through,
You can't fail
Like a piranha plant, soft and pale
How could any fellow say, "No sale"?
You'll bring honor to us all!
Ralon:
There, you're ready.
Impa:
Not yet! An Deku Nut for serenity
A pendant for balance
Beads of jade for beauty
You must proudly show it
Now, add a Yoshi, just for luck,
And even you can't blow it!
Malon:
Ancestors, hear my plea,
Please don't let me make a fool of me
And to not uproot my family tree
Keep my father standing tall.
Zelda, Peach, and Ruto:
Scarier than the Undertaker,
We are meeting our matchmaker!
All:
Destiny, guard our girls,
Help our future as it fast unfurls
Please look kindly on these cultured pearls
Each a perfect porcelain doll ...
Please bring honor to us
Please bring honor to us
Please bring honor to us
Please bring honor to us
Please bring honor to us all!
**End Song**
[Madam Dutour, the Matchmaker opens the door.]
Madam Dutour:
Malon?
Malon:
Present!
Madam Dutour:
Speaking without permission ...
Malon:
Oops ...
[They go inside]
Granny Impa:
(To Ralon)
Who spit in her milk?
