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401
But, you've also bested my Spaniard,
which means you must have studied. 402
And in studying, you must have learned
that man is mortal 403
so you would have put the poison
as far from yourself as possible, 404
so I can clearly not choose
the wine in front of me. 405
You're trying to trick me into
giving away something - it won't work. 406
It has worked -you've given everything away-
I know where the poison is. 407
Then make your choice. 408
I will. And I choose...
What in the world can that be? 409
What? Where?
I don't see anything. 410
Oh, I could have sworn
I saw something. No matter. 411
What's so funny? 412
I'll tell you in a minute.
First, let's drink: 413
me from my glass,
and you from yours. 414
You guessed wrong. 415
You only think I guessed wrong
-that's what's so funny! 416
I switched glasses when your back
was turned. You fool! 417
You fell victim to one of the classic blunders. 418
The most famous is:
"Never get involved in a land war in Asia." 419
But only slightly
less well known is this: 420
"Never go in against a Sicilian
when death is on the line." 421
Who are you? 422
I am no one to be trifled with,
that is all you ever need know. 423
To think, all that time it was
your cup that was poisoned. 424
They were both poisoned. 425
I spent the last few years
building up an immunity to iocane powder. 426
Someone has beaten a giant. 427
There will be great suffering in Guilder
if she dies. 428
Catch your breath. 429
If you'll release me... 430
whatever you ask for ransom
you'll get it, I promise you... 431
And what is that worth,
the promise of a woman? 432
You're very funny, Highness. 433
I was giving you a chance. 434
No matter where you take me...
there's no greater hunter than prince Humperdinck. 435
He could track a falcon on a cloudy day.
He can find you. 436
You think your dearest love
will save you? 437
I never said he was my dearest love. 438
And yes, he will save me.
That I know. 439
You admit me
you do not love your fiance? 440
He knows I do not love him. 441
Are not capable of love
is what you mean. 442
I have loved more deeply
than a killer like yourself could ever dream. 443
That was a warning, Highness. 444
The next time,
my hand flies on its own. 445
For where I come from,
there are penalties when a woman lies. 446
Iocane.
I'd bet my life on it. 447
And there are the princess's footprints. 448
She is alive...
or was, an hour ago. 449
If she is otherwise when I find her,
I shall be very put out. 450
Rest, Highness. | 
