EXT -- OUTISDE THE BROTHEL -- CONTINUOUS
(Pippin falls at the leading player's feet.)
LEADING PLAYER
(Laughs.)
Boy when you frolic, you really frolic, don't you? How do you feel now?
PIPPIN
Empty and vacant. There's got to be something I can do with my life.
LEADING PLAYER
(Helping him up.)
You just started. There's plenty you can do.
PIPPIN
Like what?
LEADING PLAYER
Uh, well....
(They are interrupted by a paper boy selling papers to a crowd.)
PAPER BOY
Extra, extra! Read all about it. Peasants revolt. King slays thousands.
PIPPIN (to the leading player)
Hey, look at this.
PAPER BOY (handing him a paper)
Hello there.
(To all.)
Peasants protesting a rise in taxes were slaughtered yesterday by Charlemagne's soldiers.
PIPPIN
Oh, I can't believe that. My father would never slaughter people just for protesting. That can't be true.
LEADING PLAYER
Now would a newspaper print anything that wasn't true?
PIPPIN
But my father can't just tell people what to think....
LEADING PLAYER
Why not? He's the king.
PIPPIN
I don't care. People have a right to speak out freely.
LEADING PLAYER (leading him through the crowd)
There's no doubt about that.
PIPPIN
Well, something's got to be done about it....
LEADING PLAYER
You're absolutely right.
PIPPIN
We've got to dedicate ourselves to a better world for all people.
LEADING PLAYER
Speak it, brother!
(She has by now lead to the top of a platform. He speaks into the microphone with increasing confidence.)
PIPPIN
Peace and justice must be restored to this great land. The tyrant must be overthrown. Terror and bloodshed must be ended. We need a leader with the wisdom and the courage to sweep out the old order and create a better world. Down with Charles! Up with....
(Looks at the leading player who gives him a thumbs up.)
Me!
(The young man has been watching below. Suddenly, in a whirl, he is transported elsewhere.)
INT -- FASTRADA'S BATH -- EVENING
(The young man is puzzled by his surroundings.)
FASTRADA (off-screen)
Terrible, a son speaking out against his very own father that way.
(The young man turns and sees Fastrada in her bath with Lewis standing over her.)
I'd hate to think that I had anything to do with what happened next. It came to my attention that Pippin was holding secret meetings of a treasonous nature.
INT -- A TENT IN THE WOODS -- NIGHT
(Pippin is surrounded by a group of revolutionaries.)
PIPPIN
Gentlemen, first let me say that I admire that dedication and the courage which has brought you here this evening.
REVOLUTIONARIES
Forever!
PIPPIN
Thank you. Second, let me be honest about some of the dangers which may lie ahead. If, during this insurrection any one of us is caught, the king's vengence will be swift and terrible. You will undoubtedly be tortured, broken to pieces, cruelly maimed, even dismembered. So who's with me?
EXT -- VIEW OF THE TENT -- CONTINUOUS
(The revolutionaries file out of the tent in a mad rush.)
INT -- FASTRADA'S BATH -- EVENING
(Fastrada now sits wrapped in a towel while Lewis helps to dry her.)
LEWIS
Mama, if Pippin kills father....
FASTRADA
You'll be next in line for the throne, darling.
LEWIS
But if father discovers Pippin's plot and executes him....
FASTRADA
You'll be next in line for the throne, darling.
LEWIS
Mama, no matter what happens, I'll move up.
FASTRADA
Yes, darling.
(Turns to the young man. Sings.)
Back in my younger days,
If things were going wrong,
I might sulk, I might pout.
Now I've learned if I just
Pitch in and do what's right,
Things will always work out.
And if we all could spread a little sunshine,
All could light a little fire,
We all would be a little closer
To our heart's desire.
(Speaking.)
I brought Pippin's activities to my lord's attention.
INT -- THE THRONE ROOM -- DAY
(Fastrada stands before Charles who sits on his throne, disinterested.)
FASTRADA
Pippin is disloyal to you, my lord.
CHARLES
Every son is disloyal to his father at one time or another.
FASTRADA
But Lewis loves you, my lord.
CHARLES
Lewis is an asshole, my lady.
INT -- FASTRADA'S BATH -- EVENING
FASTRADA
Despite this rejection, I took upon my tiny shoulders the task of affecting a reproachment between too men for whom I felt... deeply.
(She and Lewis dance as this next section is sung.)
Lord knows we've seen enough
Troubles already, we've
Had our fill of grey skies.
So put down the vinegar,
Take up the honey jar,
You'll catch many more flies.
And if we all could spread a little sunshine
All could think before we strike,
We all would, be a little closer
To the world we'd like.
(Speaking.)
Chalres was prepared for his yearly prayer at Arles, so I sought out Pippin.
EXT -- AN OPEN FEILD -- DAY
(Pippin is praticing knife throwing with a piture of Charles. Fastrada stands behind him.)
FASTRADA
Your father loves you, Pippin.
PIPPIN
Freedom and dignity for all people is more important than the love between one father and one son.
FASTRADA
But your name will be on his lips when he prays at Arles next month.
(Pippin hits a bull's eye.)
PIPPIN
He prays at Arles next month.
FASTRADA
Alone and unguarded.
PIPPIN
Alone and unguarded? What date?
FASTRADA
The fifteenth.
PIPPIN
What time?
FASTRADA
When the cock crows. Oh, Pippin, I beg you to bring this estrangement to an end.
PIPPIN
I intend to.
FASTRADA
What sweeter words could a mother hear?
INT -- FASTRADA'S BATH -- EVENING
FASTRADA
It later occured to me that Pippin may be planning to harm my Charles. I set out to warn him.
(Charles pokes his head in.)
CHARLES
I'm off to Alres to pray.
FASTRADA
Goodbye, my lord.
(Charles exits. Fastrada fakes concern.)
Oh, my. In the hustle and bustle of my lord's departure, I completely forgot to warn him.
(She and Lewis snap their fingers.)
Oh well. What a busy day.
(Sings and dances.)
I know the parables
Told in the holy book
I keep close on my shelf.
God's wisdom teaches me
When I help other's I'm
Really helping myself.
And if we all could spread a little sunshine.
All could lend a helping hand,
We all would be a little closer.
(The music changes.)
To the promised land.
Doo doo doo doo doo doo doo doo
Doo doo doo doo doo doo doo doo
Doo doo doo doo doo doo doo doo
(The young man slips away and runs off into the night.)
(Pippin falls at the leading player's feet.)
LEADING PLAYER
(Laughs.)
Boy when you frolic, you really frolic, don't you? How do you feel now?
PIPPIN
Empty and vacant. There's got to be something I can do with my life.
LEADING PLAYER
(Helping him up.)
You just started. There's plenty you can do.
PIPPIN
Like what?
LEADING PLAYER
Uh, well....
(They are interrupted by a paper boy selling papers to a crowd.)
PAPER BOY
Extra, extra! Read all about it. Peasants revolt. King slays thousands.
PIPPIN (to the leading player)
Hey, look at this.
PAPER BOY (handing him a paper)
Hello there.
(To all.)
Peasants protesting a rise in taxes were slaughtered yesterday by Charlemagne's soldiers.
PIPPIN
Oh, I can't believe that. My father would never slaughter people just for protesting. That can't be true.
LEADING PLAYER
Now would a newspaper print anything that wasn't true?
PIPPIN
But my father can't just tell people what to think....
LEADING PLAYER
Why not? He's the king.
PIPPIN
I don't care. People have a right to speak out freely.
LEADING PLAYER (leading him through the crowd)
There's no doubt about that.
PIPPIN
Well, something's got to be done about it....
LEADING PLAYER
You're absolutely right.
PIPPIN
We've got to dedicate ourselves to a better world for all people.
LEADING PLAYER
Speak it, brother!
(She has by now lead to the top of a platform. He speaks into the microphone with increasing confidence.)
PIPPIN
Peace and justice must be restored to this great land. The tyrant must be overthrown. Terror and bloodshed must be ended. We need a leader with the wisdom and the courage to sweep out the old order and create a better world. Down with Charles! Up with....
(Looks at the leading player who gives him a thumbs up.)
Me!
(The young man has been watching below. Suddenly, in a whirl, he is transported elsewhere.)
INT -- FASTRADA'S BATH -- EVENING
(The young man is puzzled by his surroundings.)
FASTRADA (off-screen)
Terrible, a son speaking out against his very own father that way.
(The young man turns and sees Fastrada in her bath with Lewis standing over her.)
I'd hate to think that I had anything to do with what happened next. It came to my attention that Pippin was holding secret meetings of a treasonous nature.
INT -- A TENT IN THE WOODS -- NIGHT
(Pippin is surrounded by a group of revolutionaries.)
PIPPIN
Gentlemen, first let me say that I admire that dedication and the courage which has brought you here this evening.
REVOLUTIONARIES
Forever!
PIPPIN
Thank you. Second, let me be honest about some of the dangers which may lie ahead. If, during this insurrection any one of us is caught, the king's vengence will be swift and terrible. You will undoubtedly be tortured, broken to pieces, cruelly maimed, even dismembered. So who's with me?
EXT -- VIEW OF THE TENT -- CONTINUOUS
(The revolutionaries file out of the tent in a mad rush.)
INT -- FASTRADA'S BATH -- EVENING
(Fastrada now sits wrapped in a towel while Lewis helps to dry her.)
LEWIS
Mama, if Pippin kills father....
FASTRADA
You'll be next in line for the throne, darling.
LEWIS
But if father discovers Pippin's plot and executes him....
FASTRADA
You'll be next in line for the throne, darling.
LEWIS
Mama, no matter what happens, I'll move up.
FASTRADA
Yes, darling.
(Turns to the young man. Sings.)
Back in my younger days,
If things were going wrong,
I might sulk, I might pout.
Now I've learned if I just
Pitch in and do what's right,
Things will always work out.
And if we all could spread a little sunshine,
All could light a little fire,
We all would be a little closer
To our heart's desire.
(Speaking.)
I brought Pippin's activities to my lord's attention.
INT -- THE THRONE ROOM -- DAY
(Fastrada stands before Charles who sits on his throne, disinterested.)
FASTRADA
Pippin is disloyal to you, my lord.
CHARLES
Every son is disloyal to his father at one time or another.
FASTRADA
But Lewis loves you, my lord.
CHARLES
Lewis is an asshole, my lady.
INT -- FASTRADA'S BATH -- EVENING
FASTRADA
Despite this rejection, I took upon my tiny shoulders the task of affecting a reproachment between too men for whom I felt... deeply.
(She and Lewis dance as this next section is sung.)
Lord knows we've seen enough
Troubles already, we've
Had our fill of grey skies.
So put down the vinegar,
Take up the honey jar,
You'll catch many more flies.
And if we all could spread a little sunshine
All could think before we strike,
We all would, be a little closer
To the world we'd like.
(Speaking.)
Chalres was prepared for his yearly prayer at Arles, so I sought out Pippin.
EXT -- AN OPEN FEILD -- DAY
(Pippin is praticing knife throwing with a piture of Charles. Fastrada stands behind him.)
FASTRADA
Your father loves you, Pippin.
PIPPIN
Freedom and dignity for all people is more important than the love between one father and one son.
FASTRADA
But your name will be on his lips when he prays at Arles next month.
(Pippin hits a bull's eye.)
PIPPIN
He prays at Arles next month.
FASTRADA
Alone and unguarded.
PIPPIN
Alone and unguarded? What date?
FASTRADA
The fifteenth.
PIPPIN
What time?
FASTRADA
When the cock crows. Oh, Pippin, I beg you to bring this estrangement to an end.
PIPPIN
I intend to.
FASTRADA
What sweeter words could a mother hear?
INT -- FASTRADA'S BATH -- EVENING
FASTRADA
It later occured to me that Pippin may be planning to harm my Charles. I set out to warn him.
(Charles pokes his head in.)
CHARLES
I'm off to Alres to pray.
FASTRADA
Goodbye, my lord.
(Charles exits. Fastrada fakes concern.)
Oh, my. In the hustle and bustle of my lord's departure, I completely forgot to warn him.
(She and Lewis snap their fingers.)
Oh well. What a busy day.
(Sings and dances.)
I know the parables
Told in the holy book
I keep close on my shelf.
God's wisdom teaches me
When I help other's I'm
Really helping myself.
And if we all could spread a little sunshine.
All could lend a helping hand,
We all would be a little closer.
(The music changes.)
To the promised land.
Doo doo doo doo doo doo doo doo
Doo doo doo doo doo doo doo doo
Doo doo doo doo doo doo doo doo
(The young man slips away and runs off into the night.)